When choosing NAS storage & drives, the real fork is often simple: do you want an enclosure that keeps the starting package focused, or a named server chassis whose setup asks you to account for drive hardware separately? The 5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure w/ Drive Trays and QNAP TS-809U take those different paths. The useful choice comes down to intended setting, included hardware called out in each title, and how much the listed configuration matters to you.
Quick verdict
Choose the 5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure w/ Drive Trays if drive trays and a lower listed price are the deciding factors. Choose the QNAP TS-809U if a server-oriented configuration with Remote Access and 1 GB cache is a better match. The listed prices are $170.00 and $270.75, a $100.75 spread. That leaves a clear price-versus-configuration decision: the enclosure emphasizes a defined physical package, while QNAP presents more named server attributes.
Compact comparison
| Comparison point | 5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure w/ Drive Trays | QNAP TS-809U 8-Bay 2U Rackmount NAS Storage Server No HDDs No Caddies |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | $170.00 | $270.75 |
| Product type | Network Attached Storage enclosure | NAS storage server |
| Condition | Used | Used (Grade B) |
Where each product wins
5-Bay NAS Enclosure
The 5-Bay NAS Enclosure wins for a home or small-office file-sharing plan because its description names storage and access for files, photos, and videos across multiple devices. It also suits shoppers for whom drive trays matter: that inclusion is stated in the title. The trade-off is the unit's testing statement; the power indicator turns on, but no additional testing has been done. That limitation makes the intended use easy to understand, while actual operating behavior deserves less weight in the decision.
QNAP TS-809U
QNAP TS-809U wins when a 2U rackmount format is central to the setup. Its title identifies that chassis format, while the attributes list Remote Access and 1 GB cache. Those are concrete configuration points for a shopper comparing server setups, not performance claims. The HDD & SSD storage format is also named, giving the model a specific drive configuration to weigh. The limitation is just as concrete: the title says No HDDs No Caddies, so the stated package leaves those components out. Choose this server when those details fit the plan.
Product notes
5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure w/ Drive Trays
The 5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure w/ Drive Trays has one immediately concrete reason to consider it: its description says the power indicator turns on. That gives a basic power-up indication while keeping expectations measured. The central limitation is also explicit: no additional testing has been done. The unit is marked used, which is relevant alongside that testing statement. For shoppers comparing a simple enclosure purchase, the combination of a power-on indication and a clearly stated testing limit keeps the decision grounded in what is described. Choose the enclosure when that limited testing picture is acceptable and its format matches the intended setup.
QNAP TS-809U 8-Bay 2U Rackmount NAS Storage Server No HDDs No Caddies
The QNAP TS-809U has a specific configuration detail that may decide the purchase: its storage format is listed as HDD & SSD. That is a concrete reason to consider the server when the planned setup calls for that format. The key limitation is explicit in the title: no HDDs and no caddies. Those items are not part of the stated package, so the server should be evaluated with that setup scope in mind. The used Grade B condition adds context, while the named model gives the unit a clear identity. Choose the QNAP TS-809U when its stated storage format and model matter more than receiving a package with those drive components included.
Final choice by use case
For a home or small-office file-sharing setup, choose the 5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure w/ Drive Trays because its description directly names that use and multi-device access. For a rack deployment, choose QNAP TS-809U when its 2U rackmount format fits your plan. If the decision is price-led, the $100.75 spread points to the 5-Bay enclosure; if it is configuration-led, the QNAP model's named server attributes give you more specific points to weigh. In short, the first is the clearer match for a defined enclosure role, while the second is the better match for a rack-oriented configuration decision.
